Midlands ICT Cluster

Insurance multinational The Ardonagh Group, parent of Mullingar-based data analytics operation Ardonagh Analytics Lab, has raised equity investment through US-based Stonepoint Capital, which values the group at $14 billion. Officially opened in 2023, the Ardonagh Analytics Lab in Mullingar harnesses the power of Ardonagh’s data to develop and deliver risk insight and innovative data-driven solutions on a global scale for the 50 diverse brands within Ardonagh Group's global portfolio of businesses, including Arachas Corporate Brokers Ltd here in Ireland. #MidlandsICT #midlandsadvantage #dataanalytics #data #insurance #ardonagh #tech #datadriven #multinational Midlands Regional Enterprise IDA Ireland Local Enterprise Office Westmeath Mullingar Chamber Midlands Ireland Midlands Women in Tech Longford and Westmeath Education and Training Board (LWETB) Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone Campus

Midlands Tech Event – Join Midlands Women in Tech in Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone Campus for their upcoming event ‘Exploring Software Careers and the Future with Generative AI’ on Thursday 16th January 2025 at 6pm. In what promises to be an interesting evening, the event will explore the "MASE" program, career opportunities in tech, and the impact of generative AI on software careers. All are welcome, from those in the industry, to those aspiring to build a rewarding career and explore opportunities in the fast evolving world of technology. Discover the innovate "MASE" Masters in Applied Software Engineering programme, a collaboration between Ericsson, Technological University of the Shannon and Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet. Listen to stories about breaking barriers in tech, learn how to navigate software career paths, and explore the transformative impact of Generative AI. The evening concludes with a panel discussion to share insights and answer your questions. Register on the link below: https://lnkd.in/ej3Wa78k The event takes place on Thursday 16th January at 18.00 in the TUS Athlone Engineering Building, Room W301. #MidlandsICT #midlandsadvantage #midlandswomenintech #tech #techcareers #weareTUS #euinmyregion #techskills #careers #networking #womenintech #STEMcareers #softwareengineering #generativeai #ai Midlands Regional Enterprise Midlands Ireland Enterprise Ireland IDA Ireland TUS Flexible Learning TUS Research, Development & Innovation Local Enterprise Office Laois Local Enterprise Office Longford Local Enterprise Office Offaly Local Enterprise Office Westmeath Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board Longford and Westmeath Education and Training Board (LWETB) Google Developer Groups Portlaoise GDG Athlone Athlone Chamber of Commerce

A new partnership from Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Offaly County Council with EnergyCloud will see over 300 homes in Offaly receive free hot water using excess renewable wind energy. Smart controls will be installed in homes allowing water to be heated when excess wind capacity is available, bringing energy savings, carbon reductions, and reducing the cost of living for those in energy poverty. The project was launched by Minister Peter Burke, with Energy Cloud also partnering with ESB Networks and EirGrid Group on delivery of the programme. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eMFT_zTc #MidlandsICT #midlandsadvantage #renewableenergy #aws #energycloud #amazonwebservices #windenergy #sustainability #smartgrid #energy #community

🎄✨ Ho Ho Ho! What an incredible way to wrap up the year! Earlier this month, our amazing team came together in Lisbon for a festive Christmas party full of laughter, celebrations, and unforgettable memories. 🎅🏼 A huge shoutout to our incredible staff for their hard work and dedication throughout the year—you’re the heart of what we do. 💪 And, of course, a massive thank you to our clients for your continued trust and support 🌟

Those working or living in the Midlands can apply now for a range of fully-funded ICT courses under the ReSHAPE programme as part of the EU Just Transition Fund. Courses start in January in AI, Data and Technology - see below for more details or to register. #MidlandsICT #midlandsadvantage #tech #futureskills #upskilling #techcourses #AI #data Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone Campus Midlands Regional Enterprise Midlands Women in Tech GDG Athlone Google Developer Groups Portlaoise Local Enterprise Office Laois Local Enterprise Office Offaly Local Enterprise Office Longford Local Enterprise Office Westmeath

A Night to Remember🎄🥂 We had a fantastic time at the Christmas party last Friday at The Villager Bar! Thanks to everyone who came and made it such a special night. #ChristmasParty #ChristmasParty2024 #Athlone

The impact of the STEM Passport for Inclusion in Longford is the subject of a Case Study in the recently released STEM Passport Impact Report 21-24. Longford County Council became part of the programme in 2023, with 70 students from across the county completing the STEM Passport, while the county was also the first to include boys in the programme. Each student completing the course in Transition Year received a Level 6 STEM University qualification, built relationships with STEM industry mentors and received 50 bonus Leaving Cert points towards a number of STEM-related university courses. As a county impacted by the green transition away from fossil fuels, the programme is working to upskill Longford’s students for new industries and equipping them for future employment. Central to the programme is Longford’s Broadband & Digital Officer, Christine Collins, highlighting how the ‘programme has truly shifted perceptions of STEM, with many more students now considering STEM careers.’ The STEM Passport for Inclusion is one of the many STEM programmes running across the Midlands region, with the Midlands recently winning the overall .ie Digital Towns Award 2024 for our STEM education initiatives. See more below from the Case Study or download the full Report here: https://lnkd.in/eghZmUK6 #midlandsadvantage #MidlandsICT #STEMPassport #STEM #education #futureskills #upskill #tech #students Midlands Regional Enterprise Midlands Ireland Enterprise Ireland IDA Ireland Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone Campus Technological University of the Shannon Maynooth University Microsoft Department of Education — Ireland Research Ireland Local Enterprise Office Longford

Athlone-native Ciaran O'Connor is the co-host of a new Podcast series which seeks to demystify AI. The new podcast, Enough About AI, is co-hosted by Dr Dónal Mulligan, who works in DCU's School of Communications, and Ciarán, who works with the London-based Institute for Strategic Dialogue. Since launching the podcast, topics have included such subjects as the current status of AI, the technological developments that resulted in its creation, its potential to be used in spreading misinformation. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eK3hvTm7 #MidlandsICT #midlandsadvantage #AI #Podcast #tech #communications #technology #euinmyregion #EnoughAboutAI

A range of new fully-funded Cyber Security courses are available to Midlands residents/workers from ReSHAPE under the EU Just Transition Fund. The micro-cred courses are offered in partnership with Cyber Skills and commence in Spring 2025. For more details, register below or contact ReSHAPE #euinmyregion #cybersecurity #futureskills #tech #digital Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone Campus Midlands Regional Enterprise Midlands Ireland Local Enterprise Office Laois Local Enterprise Office Offaly Local Enterprise Office Longford Local Enterprise Office Westmeath Midlands Women in Tech Google Developer Groups Portlaoise GDG Athlone

Significant international expansion planned for 2025 at Tullamore-based Future Ticketing. The software firm has invested over €2m and now employs 43 staff, developing a sports ticketing software platform that has gained traction in the Irish and UK markets, as well as now working with new international clients in locations including the US, France, Australia and Senegal. Having started in the horse racing industry, clients include Punchestown Racecourse & Event Venue, Aintree and Cheltenham, with football, basketball and cricket all growing markets. Enterprise Ireland supported the business early on, with the business joining their HPSU programme, and working with them on their expansion into the UK market and opening of their Manchester operation. Read more in the Business Post (photo credit Jeff Harvey): https://lnkd.in/d5T5bank #MidlandsICT #midlandsadvantage #tech #sportsindustry #ticketing #SaaS #software #tech #futureticketing #sports #sport #horseracing #football #euinmyregion #expansion #international #newmarkets #growth Midlands Regional Enterprise Local Enterprise Office Offaly Midlands Ireland